How To Maintain Immunity During The Cold Half Of The Year?

In winter, as well as in late autumn and early spring, the body is highly sensitive to environmental influences. During the cold half of the year the immune system needs additional maintenance and nutrition, as the body is systematically attacked by pathological microorganisms, adverse weather conditions, lack of vitamins in the diet and exacerbation of chronic diseases ... The
 
immune system protects against disease, but in addition, it takes care of cell renewal, removal of harmful substances from the body, dealing with the consequences after illness and stress. It also needs care and protection from overload.

Stress, physical and emotional stress, smoking, alcohol, lack of sleep, prolonged use of antibiotics, harmful working conditions, recurrence of infectious diseases and more. compromise immunity and harm health.

Everyone has periods of low self-esteem and a decline in immune protection. However, it is good to learn to anticipate such conditions and to take precautions so that we do not allow them. Frequent illness from colds (more than 4-6 times a year), recurrences of chronic diseases such as herpes, stomatitis, bronchitis, etc., fatigue, allergies, emotional lability .... At first

is considered a sign of weak immunity . substances

must be provided to the body that will support the immune systemto function fully. It is no coincidence that in recent decades in the public space a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet and the goal of making them a lifestyle have been the main topics of discussion. Our body is not able to accumulate and produce most vitamins, for which it is necessary to constantly obtain useful nutrients. Proper nutrition increases immunity in winter.
 

For example, vitamin A deficiency makes the immune system vulnerable to foreign proteins, which means susceptibility to disease when exposed to microorganisms. Vitamin A is provided through the consumption of liver, eggs, carrots, tomatoes and melons.

B vitamins increase endurance during exercise and severe fatigue. The sharp drop in the level of vitamins from this group leads to a reduced ability of the body to produce antibodies against infectious agents. Sources of B vitamins are: milk, cheese, liver and yeast.

Deficiency of vitamin Cweakens the reaction of the immune system against harmful microorganisms, prolongs the time of formation of antibodies and, accordingly, the body's ability to suppress infections. Vitamin C can be provided through regular consumption of apples, citrus fruits and cabbage.

It is good for the immune system to eat vegetables and fruits before eating. Without the presence of other foods in the digestive system, vitamins and other nutrients are absorbed more efficiently.
It is not recommended to consume vegetable and fruit juices before meals, as they mix with gastric juice, which disrupts the digestive process. It is desirable to drink fluids 20-30 minutes earlier.

Pay attention to your conditions. Alternate work and rest. Be sure to rest in the evening after hours. Take a few minutes to relax and calm down. Try to relieve the daily stress with a fragrant bath, a nice herbal tea ... Do not overdo it. Morning exercises

have a good effect on the immune system . Exercise improves blood circulation and activates the immune system.